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HomeMy WebLinkAboutECF_SEPAChecklist_190613_V3.pdf SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 1 of 18 SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Purpose of checklist: Governmental agencies use this checklist to help determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant. This information is also helpful to determine if available avoidance, minimization or compensatory mitigation measures will address the probable significant impacts or if an environmental impact statement will be prepared to further analyze the proposal. Instructions for applicants: This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Please answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. You may need to consult with an agency specialist or private consultant for some questions. You may use “not applicable” or "does not apply" only when you can explain why it does not apply and not when the answer is unknown. You may also attach or incorporate by reference additional studies reports. Complete and accurate answers to these questions often avoid delays with the SEPA process as well as later in the decision- making process. The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of time or on different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal or its environmental effects. The agency to which you submit this checklist may ask you to explain your answers or provide additional information reasonably related to determining if there may be significant adverse impact. Instructions for Lead Agencies: Please adjust the format of this template as needed. Additional information may be necessary to evaluate the existing environment, all interrelated aspects of the proposal and an analysis of adverse impacts. The checklist is considered the first but not necessarily the only source of information needed to make an adequate threshold determination. Once a threshold determination is made, the lead agency is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the checklist and other supporting documents. Use of checklist for nonproject proposals: For nonproject proposals (such as ordinances, regulations, plans and programs), complete the applicable parts of sections A and B plus the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (part D). Please completely answer all questions that apply and note that the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site" should be read as "proposal," "proponent," and "affected geographic area," respectively. The lead agency may exclude (for non-projects) questions in Part B - Environmental Elements –that do not contribute meaningfully to the analysis of the proposal. A. Background [HELP] 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Cedar River Apartments 2. Name of applicant: SRMRenton, LLC SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 2 of 18 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: SRMRenton, LLC Trevor Ashenbrener 111 N. Post , Suite 200 Spokane, WA 99201 509.944.4568 Contact: The Watershed Company Kenny Booth, AICP 750 Sixth Street South Kirkland, WA 98033 425.822.5242 4. Date checklist prepared: November 11, 2018, modified June 13, 2019 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Renton 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): ): Construction will be completed in phases. Restoration of the Cedar River riparian area would occur first. Restoration work is anticipated to begin as soon as all permits are received. Grading and utilities installation would follow completion of the restoration work, and then construction of the Phase 1, 2 and 3 buildings. 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. Details of the full build out of the upland portion of the site are still in development but would generally encompass the phases described above and depicted in the project plans. No other planned activity is known at this time. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. 1. Ordinary High Water Mark Determination (The Watershed Company, May 2017) 2. Tree Inventory (The Watershed Company, May 2017) 3. Floodplain Mapping (The Watershed Company, September 2017) 4. Critical Areas Report (The Watershed Company, October 2018) 5. Shoreline Buffer Restoration Plan and Public Access Design (The Watershed Company, October 2018) 6. Traffic Impact Analysis for the Cedar River Apartments, November 1, 2018 (William Popp Associates) SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 3 of 18 7. Traffic Impact Analysis Supplemental Report for Cedar River Apartments, May 28, 2019 (William Popp Associates) 8. Review of Shoreline Stabilization Alternatives for the Cedar River Apartments Project, In Renton, WA, October 30, 2018 (Golder Associates, Inc.) 9. Revised Geotechnical Engineering Report, Cedar River Apartments, Renton, Washington, October 31, 2018 (Terracon Consultants, Inc.) 10. Bulkhead Wall Stability Addendum, Cedar River Apartments, June 10, 2019 (Terracon Consultants, Inc.) 11. Re: Bulkhead Wall Stability Addendum, June 12, 2019 (DCI Engineers) 12. Cedar River Apartments: SEPA – Request for Early Notice, February 11, 2019 (The Watershed Company) 13. Cedar River Apartments: SEPA Clarification, June 13, 2019 (The Watershed Company) 9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain. No other proposals are known. 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. 1. City of Renton Shoreline Substantial Development Permit 2. City of Renton Building Permit 3. Ecology Stormwater General Permit 4. City of Renton Floodplain Development Permit/FEMA Map Revision 11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this page. (Lead agencies may modify this form to include additional specific information on project description.) The proposal includes development of a residential, multifamily apartment complex, a commercial development pad, and extensive shoreline buffer restoration and public access improvements on a 546,121 SF lot adjacent to the Cedar River which was formally used by a cement sand and gravel facility. 12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise location of your proposed project, including a street address, if any, and section, township, and range, if known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required by the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 4 of 18 The project site (parcel #1723059026) is located at 1915 Maple Valley Highway in Renton, Wa, just south/east of where the Maple Valley Highway crosses below Interstate 405 in Section 17, Township 23 N, Range 5 E. Legal description of the parcel from King County’s iMap: POR OF SE 17-23-05 BEING KNOWN AS REV LEGAL DESC OF EXIBIT E OF BOUNDARY LINE AGREEMENT REC #20090112001505 APPROVED BY CITY OF RENTON DAID CHRISTENSEN DATED 01-22- 09 SEE SURVEY 20090112900011 B. Environmental Elements [HELP] 1. Earth [help] a. General description of the site: (circle one): Flat , rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other _____________ The site is generally flat overall but slopes gradually north to south, with the lowest portion of the site occurring adjacent to the Cedar River. b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? The steepest slope on the site is between 25% and 40%. c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any agricultural land of long-term commercial significance and whether the proposal results in removing any of these soils. The USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service Web Soil Survey indicates Riverwash is the primary soil type found on the site. A small area of Pilchuck loamy fine sand is also mapped along the northern boundary of the parcel. See Terracon Consultants, Inc. reports for additional information. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. There are no known indications or history of unstable soils in the vicinity. However, the site is classified as an Erosion Hazard Area by King County based on the type of soils and slopes present on site. See Terracon Consultants, Inc. reports for additional information. e. Describe the purpose, type, total area, and approximate quantities and total affected area of any filling, excavation, and grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. The site grading for the proposed building, vehicular pavement, pedestrian hardscape and landscaped areas will result in 2,673 cubic yards of excavation, 42,417 cubic yards of fill covering a total area of 11.25 acres based on neat line comparison from existing to finished grade. Fill would be obtained from Quality Aggregates, LLC, 22501 Lake Francis Rd. Maple Valley, WA 98038. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 5 of 18 f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. Erosion could occur if exposed soils during construction are mobilized by rainfall. However, best management practices (BMPs) will be implemented to reduce this risk. Standard BMPs, the measures described in the Shoreline Restoration and Public Access Plan, and below, would help minimize any potential erosion. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? Approximately 55% of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: All clearing and grading would be in accordance with City of Renton development standards, permit conditions, and all other applicable codes and ordinances. As needed, the applicant will install temporary erosion and sedimentation control measures such as silt fencing. A silt fence would be installed around exposed soils as necessary to prevent silt- laden water from leaving the site, or entering the Cedar River, during rainfall events. 2. Air [help] a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal during construction, operation, and maintenance when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. Any air quality impacts from construction vehicle emissions and dust generation would be temporary and rapidly dissipated. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. There are no off-site sources of emissions that will affect the project. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: Standard methods of reducing impacts to air would be utilized, and include keeping all equipment in good operating condition and managing disturbed soils as described above under 1h. 2. Water [help] a. Surface Water: [help] 1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into. The Cedar River flows west along the southern border of the project site. It enters Lake Washington approximately 1.7 miles northwest of the project area. No other surface waters are present in or adjacent to the project area. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 6 of 18 2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans. Yes, the project proposes restoration and public access improvements within the 100 foot buffer of the Cedar River. Multifamily residential development, including parking, landscaping and utility infrastructure are proposed within the outer 100 feet of the area within 200 feet of the OHWM of the Cedar River. A Shoreline Substantial Development permit will be obtained for all work within shoreline jurisdiction. 3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed from surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate the source of fill material. No fill or dredge material will be placed in, or removed from, surface waters. 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No surface water withdrawals or diversions will be required. 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. Yes, the project will occur within the mapped and delineated 100-year floodplain of the Cedar River. The floodplain will be modified so that the building is excluded from the floodplain. Compensatory storage and floodplain restoration will be provided, and a FEMA letter of map revision will be pursued so that the building will no longer be within the floodplain. 6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. No intentional discharge of waste materials to surface waters will occur during project construction. b. Ground Water: [help] 1) Will groundwater be withdrawn from a well for drinking water or other purposes? If so, give a general description of the well, proposed uses and approximate quantities withdrawn from the well. Will water be discharged to groundwater? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No groundwater will be withdrawn and no water will be discharged to groundwater as a result of this project. The project area lies within a mapped Critical Aquifer Recharge Area (CARA). All storm water will be treated and/or dispersed (see below) in compliance with applicable CARA requirements. 2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources, if any (for example: Domestic sewage; industrial, containing the following chemicals. . . ; agricultural; etc.). Describe the general size of the system, thenumber of such systems, the number of houses to be served (if SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 7 of 18 applicable), or the number of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve. No waste material will be discharged into the ground as a result of this project. The development will be connected to the sewer system. c. Water runoff (including stormwater): 1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters? If so, describe. Roof runoff and treated stormwater runoff from new pollutant generating impervious surfaces (driveways and parking lots) will be conveyed to two natural features and dispersed to the restored shoreline buffer area. The peak discharge rate for the 25-year rainfall event will be 1.44 cfs for the western conveyance system and 3.74 cfs for the eastern conveyance system. The addition of woody plant material to the shoreline buffer, and throughout the landscaped upland portions of the site, is expected to improve the degree of rainwater interception and year-round water uptake within the biomass of the plants on-site compared to existing conditions. 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. Fuel or other material spills from equipment used during construction could enter ground or surface waters. However, spill cleanup equipment would be present on site during construction. BMPs will be used to protect surface waters during construction. 3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so, describe. No, existing drainage patterns will not be altered. Stormwater drainage from adjacent areas that currently flow on-site will be collected and drain to the Cedar River, which is the natural discharge location. Stormwater drainage from on-site will also continue to drain to the Cedar River. No stormwater detention is proposed for the on-site or off-site stormwater directed to the Cedar River. 4)Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if any: The erosion control measures described under question 1h of this section would help control impacts to surface waters. In addition, all equipment would be in good working order with no known leaks. As a whole the project is expected to improve hydrologic function of the Cedar River floodplain area by restoring riparian vegetation and floodplain capacity adjacent to the river. 4. Plants [help] a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site: ____deciduous tree: : alder, maple, aspen, other cottonwood, willow SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 8 of 18 ____evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other ____shrubs ____grass ____pasture ____crop or grain ____ Orchards, vineyards or other permanent crops. ____ wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other ____water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other ____other types of vegetation b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? Vegetation currently on site is limited to 41 trees and relatively small areas of shrub and groundcover species, predominantly along the southern edge of the property adjacent to the Cedar River, and in some places below the concrete bulkhead wall. The majority of existing tree and shrub vegetation will be maintained, or will be replaced in kind if disturbance is required for implementation of the shoreline buffer restoration project. Overall, there will be an increase in vegetation on the property as a result of this project. c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. No known threatened or endangered plant species are known to be on or near the site. c. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: A shoreline buffer restoration and public access improvement plan is proposed which will include extensive use of native trees, shrubs and herbaceous species to enhance the riparian area adjacent to the Cedar River. e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. Non-native, invasive Himalayan blackberry is present on the subject property. 5. Animals [help] a. List any birds and other animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site. [help] Wildlife use is limited on site due to the highly impacted condition and lack of vegetation. However, fish are present in the Cedar River and mammals and birds likely use the forested Cedar River natural area across the river from the proposed project area. Examples include: SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 9 of 18 Birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: coyotes, raccoons, small mammals Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. ESA-listed threatened Chinook salmon, steelhead trout and bull trout are present in the Cedar River. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. Yes; adult and juvenile salmon migrate up and downstream, respectively, through the Cedar River. The site also lies within the Pacific Flyway for migratory birds. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: The proposed shoreline buffer design includes native tree, shrub and herbaceous plant species which will enhance opportunities for wildlife foraging and cover within the project area. e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. No invasive animal species are known to be on or near the site. 6. Energy and Natural Resources [help] a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc. The proposed project will use electricity and natural gas typical of residential and commercial development projects. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. No, the project would not affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties. d. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal? List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any: Compliance with the Washington State Energy code. 7. Environmental Health [help] SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 10 of 18 a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe. 1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. The site was subject to a cleanup action under the Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) based on historic releases of the following: • Gasoline-, diesel-, and oil-range petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH-G, TPH-D, and TPH-O), and formaldehyde into Soil. • Formaldehyde, arsenic, and highly alkaline pH into Ground Water. On July 19, 2018, the Washington Department of Ecology (Ecoloty) issued an opinion that no further remedial action would be needed for the site upon completion of the proposed cleanup action. The cleanup has been completed. 2) Describe existing hazardous chemicals/conditions that might affect project development and design. This includes underground hazardous liquid and gas transmission pipelines located within the project area and in the vicinity. Cleanup of existing contamination has been completed. No other hazards are expected. 3) Describe any toxic or hazardous chemicals that might be stored, used, or produced during the project's development or construction, or at any time during the operating life of the project. No toxic or hazardous chemicals are expected to be used, stored, or produced during construction, or during the operation of the resulting residential development. The project will create commercial space which will be leased or sold and could change tenants over the life of the project. Any commercial business which occupies the completed project would comply with all safety standards in place to ensure proper use and storage of any hazardous chemicals which may be used as part of the business. 4) Describe special emergency services that might be required. There is not expected to be a need for special emergency services at the site. During construction, the full range of safety and accident response supplies would be on-site to treat any emergency. 5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: Standard precautions would be taken to ensure the safety of the work crew. The construction manager would be contacted by a crew member immediately upon discovery of a spill. The construction manager would then ensure that the spill is cleaned up in the manner dictated by the chemical use instructions and would contact the appropriate authorities. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 11 of 18 b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? Typical highway, commercial and residential noise occurs in the vicinity of the property. No noise is expected to affect the project. 2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a short-term or a long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise would come from the site. Noise associated with construction of the proposed project would be primarily restricted to the use of construction related equipment. Construction noise would be limited to normal daytime working hours. There would be a small increase in typical residential noise associated with the completed project. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: Noise would be limited to daylight, weekday hours. No other measures are necessary. 8. Land and Shoreline Use [help] a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Will the proposal affect current land uses on nearby or adjacent properties? If so, describe. The site is currently vacant and used for temporary storage for construction machinery, equipment and supplies. It was previously developed as a cement facility, a heavy industrial use. The property to the west is used as a park, Cedar River Park, which contains a community center, theater and aquatic center, as well as trails, beach access, parking, tables and benches. To the east is a commercial property. The property immediately adjacent to the north side of the Maple Valley Highway is an open space tract associated with the residential development to the north of it. The property to the south of the Cedar is undeveloped City owned property. b. Has the project site been used as working farmlands or working forest lands? If so, describe. How much agricultural or forest land of long-term commercial significance will be converted to other uses as a result of the proposal, if any? If resource lands have not been designated, how many acres in farmland or forest land tax status will be converted to nonfarm or nonforest use? No. No agricultural or forest land will be converted. 1) Will the proposal affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land normal business operations, such as oversize equipment access, the application of pesticides, tilling, and harvesting? If so, how: No. c. Describe any structures on the site. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 12 of 18 Structures on site are limited to metal awning structures and wash ponds remaining from the site’s use as a cement facility. No buildings are currently present on site. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? Existing structures remaining from the former use of the site as a cement facility will be demolished. These include the remnant wash ponds and metal awning structures in the vicinity of the wash ponds. e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? The property is zoned Commercial Office/Residential (COR). f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? The Comprehensive Plan designation of the site according to Renton’s online mapping is Commercial-Office-Residential. g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? The environment designation of the site is Shoreline High Intensity. h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify. Yes, the Cedar River is classified as a shoreline stream by the City of Renton, as well as a Habitat Conservation Area. City of Renton mapping also identifies sensitive slopes, a seismic hazard area and wellhead protection area within the project site. King County mapping shows the site as an erosion hazard area and within a channel migration zone. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? 800-900 j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? No people would be displaced by the completed project. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: No such measures are necessary. L. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: As a portion of the proposed project occurs within shoreline jurisdiction, the project includes significant public access improvements to provide for enjoyment of the Cedar River shoreline as required by Renton’s SMP. m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial significance, if any: No such measures are necessary SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 13 of 18 9. Housing [help] a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. 481 middle income b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. No housing units would be eliminated as a result of this project. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: No measures are necessary. 10. Aesthetics [help] a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? 60’ Concrete, cementitious siding, glazing, metal. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? Development of the buildings would alter the view of the Cedar River and forested area south of the river from surrounding properties and from the Maple Valley Highway. e. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: A public access plan is proposed to improve access to and enjoyment of the Cedar River shoreline. The plan includes view preservation areas and designated viewpoints from a network of trails and public amenities, within the restored shoreline area. 11. Light and Glare [help] a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? The proposed residential buildings and associated structures will include external lighting typical of residential development, likely at entryways and walkways, for use after daylight hours. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? All external lighting will be downcast to minimize glare to the river. It is expected to improve safety after daylight hours and will not interfere with views. c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? No off-site sources of light or glare are expected to affect the proposed project. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 14 of 18 d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: No measures are necessary. 12. Recreation [help] a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? The property to the west is used as a park, Cedar River Park, which contains a community center, theater and aquatic center, as well as trails, beach access, parking, tables and benches. The Cedar River Trail is located across the Cedar River from the subject property. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. No existing recreational uses would be displaced. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: The project would provide additional recreation opportunities by improving public access to the Cedar River shoreline. The plan includes view preservation areas and designated viewpoints from a network of trails and public amenities, within the restored shoreline area. 13. Historic and cultural preservation [help] a. Are there any buildings, structures, or sites, located on or near the site that are over 45 years old listed in or eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation registers ? If so, specifically describe. There are no buildings, structures, or sites, on or near the property known to be over 45 years old. The WA State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation online mapping system, WISAARD, does not indicate any historic structures in the project vicinity that are viewable through WISAARD’s public platform. b. Are there any landmarks, features, or other evidence of Indian or historic use or occupation? This may include human burials or old cemeteries. Are there any material evidence, artifacts, or areas of cultural importance on or near the site? Please list any professional studies conducted at the site to identify such resources. No such evidence is known to exist on or near the site. However, the Cedar River is known to have been used by native peoples and could be an area of cultural importance. No studies have been done. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 15 of 18 c. Describe the methods used to assess the potential impacts to cultural and historic resources on or near the project site. Examples include consultation with tribes and the department of archeology and historic preservation, archaeological surveys, historic maps, GIS data, etc. Should historic, archeological, scientific or cultural significant items be encountered during implementation of this project, work would be temporarily stopped while the appropriate agencies are notified and all appropriate protocols are followed. d. Proposed measures to avoid, minimize, or compensate for loss, changes to, and disturbance to resources. Please include plans for the above and any permits that may be required. Should historic, archeological, scientific or cultural significant items be encountered during implementation of this project, work would be temporarily stopped while the appropriate agencies are notified and all appropriate protocols are followed. 14. Transportation [help] a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site or affected geographic area and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. The site is accessed from the Maple Valley Highway, approximately 0.2 miles east of Interstate 405. b. Is the site or affected geographic area currently served by public transit? If so, generally describe. If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? Metro bus routes 143 and 907 have stops on the Maple Valley Highway, right in front of the proposed project area. c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project proposal have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate? 633 stalls in the apartment buidings, 54 surface stalls and 78 proposed in the office building in phase 3 for a total of 765. No parking will be eliminated. d. Will the proposal require any new or improvements to existing roads, streets, pedestrian, bicycle or state transportation facilities, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private). An 8’ landscape strip and 8’ public sidewalk will be added on the Hwy 169 frontage. e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. No. f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project or proposal? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur and what SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 16 of 18 percentage of the volume would be trucks (such as commercial and nonpassenger vehicles). What data or transportation models were used to make these estimates? The project at full completion is estimated to generate 3,490 average weekday daily trips with 297 PM peak hour trips between 4 and 6 pm. It is estimated there will be no significant amount of truck (heavy vehicle) traffic to/from the site on a daily basis, less than 1%. See William Popp Associates reports for additional information. g. Will the proposal interfere with, affect or be affected by the movement of agricultural and forest products on roads or streets in the area? If so, generally describe. No. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: The proposed project includes frontage improvements, as well as approximately $2.2 million in traffic impact fees. 15. Public Services [help] a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police protection, public transit, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe. Yes, though the surrounding area is already served by these public services to the extent necessary. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. No measures are necessary. 16. Utilities [help] a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other Electricity is currently available on the site. Other utilities including natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone and sanitary sewer are available within the adjacent area and will be brought to the site. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 17 of 18 b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service,and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which mightbe needed. Utilities serving the nearby area include electricity, natural gas, water, sewer, refuse service and telephone. The project is expected to connect to these services. C. Signature [HELP] The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision. Signature: __________________________ Name of signee __________David B Maul____________________________ Position and Agency/Organization _President – Rutledge Maul Architects PS Inc. Date Submitted: ___11-9-18; revised 6-13-19 D. Supplemental sheet for nonproject actions [HELP] (IT IS NOT NECESSARY to use this sheet for project actions) Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in conjunction with the list of the elements of the environment. When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal, or the types of activities likely to result from the proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate than if the proposal were not implemented. Respond briefly and in general terms. 1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air; production, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise? Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life? Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are: SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 18 of 18 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: 4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated (or eligible or under study) for governmental protection; such as parks, wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or cultural sites, wetlands, floodplains, or prime farmlands? Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: 5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether it would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans? Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: 7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment.